East african puddle frog
A species of Puddle frogs Scientific name : Phrynobatrachus acridoides Genus : Puddle frogs
East african puddle frog, A species of Puddle frogs
Scientific name: Phrynobatrachus acridoides
Genus: Puddle frogs
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Description
Phrynobatrachus acridoides is a species of frog in the Phrynobatrachidae family. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and possibly Swaziland, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, shrub-dominated wetlands, sw
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
The dietary habits of east african puddle frog mainly involve feeding on invertebrates, predominantly insects. It specifically favors ants, beetles and termites, executing a critical pest-control role in its ecosystem.
Appearance
East african puddle frog is a petite, compact frog with a singular smooth skin texture. Displaying a variable colour palette, it can range from green, through brown, to the less common pink. Distinguished by its mottled darker brown patterns and a characteristic light vertebral line, many specimens also possess a golden sheen on their back. Predominantly more robust, males are distinguished by a whitish throat during mating season.
Behavior
East african puddle frog is characterized by its nocturnal, solitary lifestyle. This amphibian has an unusual call display, using variants of chirps and buzzing sounds, predominantly during mating season. It also demonstrates an impressive resilience to harsh environmental conditions, displaying a period of torpor in extreme temperatures, contributing to its survival technique.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Puddle frogs Genus
Puddle frogs Species
East african puddle frog 
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